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222 NATURE, AGRICULTURE & PLANTATIONS LISTING
A Malayan tapir captured by a camera trap while foraging at night in Taman Negara, Pahang. Wild tapirs are frequently spotted in this huge National Park.
largest and most important national park, this 4,343sq km tropical rainforest has crystal clear streams, spectacular rock formations, and countless species of flora and fauna. Facilities and activities include a canopy walk, Orang Asli settlement, campsites, fishing, trekking and salt licks where
iconic large mammals
such as elephants and tigers can be observed.
T (09) 266 1122/ 4152 (Wildlife Department) Open: Daily, 8am~6pm
TASIK (LAKE) BERA Bera
The largest natural lake
in Malaysia, a RAMSAR wetland of international importance and the home of the Semelai Orang Asli tribe. Activities include angling, canoeing, jungle trekking, birdwatching and mud bathing.
T (09) 246 4020 PENANG
BATU MAUNG FISHING VILLAGES
Bayan Lepas
Batu Maung is a cluster
of small fishing villages
on the southeastern tip
of the island. Attractions include the Penang War Museum and the Sam
Poh Footprint Temple (said to contain the first footprint of Admiral Zheng He on Malaysian soil.)
BUKIT PANCHOR STATE PARK
Seberang Prai
Recreation park brimming with wildlife, lush rainforest, extensive mangroves, a wetland boardwalk and
a fascinating bat cave. T (04) 593 2977 Open: Daily, 7am~7pm
ENTOPIA BY PENANG BUTTERFLY FARM
Tanjung Bungah
Multiple award-winning, state-of-the-art butterfly farm, invertebrate research centre and nature learning facility, frequently voted Penang’s top visitor attraction.
T (04) 888 8111
Open: Daily, 9am~5pm
PENANG BIRD PARK
Perai
Two geodesic domes and two walk-in aviaries
house almost 3,000
birds from more than 250 species, of which 150 are indigenous to Malaysia.
T (04) 399 1899
Open: Daily, 9am~6pm Daily Bird Shows: 11.30am & 3.30pm
PENANG BOTANICAL GARDEN
George Town
30 hectares of gardens, waterfalls and ponds, populated with long- tailed macaque (or rhesus) monkeys. One of the most popular attractions in Penang. T (04) 226 4401
Open: Daily, 7am~7pm
PENANG NATIONAL PARK
Teluk Bahang
One of the world’s smallest national parks, it is nevertheless important as a nesting ground for marine turtles and is a paradise for hikers and birdwatchers.
T (04) 881 3530
Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
PENANG TROPICAL FRUIT FARM
Teluk Bahang
This 25-acre farm offers more than 200 varieties of tropical fruits, with farm tours every hour.
Hp (012) 497 1931 Open: Daily, 9am~5pm
TROPICAL SPICE GARDEN
Teluk Bahang
The award-winning Tropical Spice Garden in Teluk Bahang has over 500 plant species from Malaysia and Asia and offers guided tours and educational activities.